Operating Theatre Technician — New South Wales Nomination

Operating Theatre Technician in New South Wales — nomination overview

Operating Theatre Technician (ANZSCO 311214) appears on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) and is eligible for state nomination in New South Wales under the NSW Skilled Nominated program. New South Wales employs operating theatre technicians across major Sydney teaching hospitals, private surgical hospitals, and regional NSW health services providing surgical care in centres including Newcastle, Wollongong, and Dubbo. Skilled migrants with a valid SkillSelect Expression of Interest may be invited to apply once NSW opens invitations for this occupation; the state may prioritise applicants with a local job offer or prior employment history in NSW. Skills assessment confirming qualifications and hands-on competence in operating theatre support, sterile services, and surgical assistance is required from an appropriate healthcare assessing body. Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved test and satisfy health and character requirements. The only nomination pathway is the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa, a provisional visa requiring three years of regional residence and employment at or above the income threshold before transitioning to permanent residence through the Subclass 191 visa. Subclass 190 nomination is not available for ROL-only occupations. A successful nomination adds fifteen points to the applicant's points test score. Processing in NSW typically takes one to three months. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.

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